The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

cation. preserve and guard the industries OF
the people, and protect the wages OF iacor.
We affirming in this connection as innaa-
men psbt that bsdh the t to tie OF
that voluntary immigration from abroad
sh0uid be invited by the salubrity OF our
climate, the fertility Of our soil, the adyan.
tages of our system OF tree government, pus
able workers, under the protection Of the
law, unrestrainel by oppression snd selfish
combinations, should be Of right incentl yes
to American citizenship. We affirm that the
right Of the people to assemble, as we nov 40,
make, and alter at such times as suits them,
their government itself: to organize their
political action; to preserve and perpetuate
the integrity Of their party by keeping pure
form, is undoubted It is true that there are
no slaves in this country; that no order or
rank of persons exist here; that all are equal
before the law: all have right. to speak
| freely; all to be exempt from the seizure and
| These principles cannot be too often in
sisted on; and we hold it especially appropri-
ate to declare them anew in view, OF the
near approach of the presidential election.
striving for the triumphant election of Cleve;
land and Hendricks by q free ballot, full
| vote and fair count
| We call the people to action!
For the first time in thus district there
promises no good. For the first time persons
are to be found who, claiming, the right to
summon the people. are still silent; For the
| first time good men in our midst have hesl.
tated-cither forced into apathy or Drawn n
generally claimed that the organization OF
the Democratic party for legitimate exercise
of party functions has been kept too long
away from renewals by elections by the peo-
| y {1,o ri
of the party.
For the first time it is currently reported,
and not authorize lively denied, chat without
consulting the people the nominee for repre-
trict has already been selected, long before
the convention has met to select q candidate,
and even before the delegates to that conyen.
ton have been elected. This method OF
choosing for the people, without their con-
sent, who will represent them:-a method re-
Gently adopted in this State-is SO utterly op-
posed to Democratic principles, and SO. con-
trary to the time-honored usages OF the
party, that it can no longer be tolerated by
free people.
1t is time to arouse yourselves, fellow-citi
zens: it is time for the people to consult to-
gether to relieve the Democratic party from
dangers 80 imminent; to reform political
me- hods and agencies: restore and reinyig-
crate the party of the people, aud send 1t
once more on its way to victory.
Frankly recognizing, firmly and honora-
bly, accepting the responsibilities OF our trust,
we return to our people with entire faith IN
their loyalty and devotion to public duty,
and their determination to uphold our decla-
ration.
The report and address were adopted.
Mr.. Dymond moved to go into nominations
ofa candidate for Congress in the FIRST Dis
Mr.. Hammond moved, that the roll! Of
wards and parishes be called in order that
nominations might be made. Carried.
Mr.. Dymond nominated Carleton Hunt,
the same: Louisiana to-day is in distress:
her lands are overhowed and her industries
Frustrated. We should look to our friends
and begin at once. II there is any man who
has, been true to his trust, that man was
went to Washington and in the face of oppo-
sition boldly voted for our interests and has
saved millions of dollars to Louisiana"
MIR. J: NJ. Grassy seconded the nomination.
Hunt, who had in his course been guided by
regard for the interests of tie State. In
him both capital and labor would have re-
liable representative. :,
was called and the full vote of the convention
WAS cast for Carleton Hunt whose nomina-
ton was made unanimous.
Mr.. Gilmore moved the appointment of a
committee to visit on Mr. Hunt and notify
him of his nomination. Carried.
The chair appointed Messra. Henry Gil
more, Jules Tuyes, W. II. Rogers, J. A. Chal-
aron. W. r. Lyman.
Mr.. Chalaron moved that the convention
indorse the course OF Carleton Hunt in Wash
A resolution by Mr.. Reilly was adopted in
dor,sIlmng the nomination Of GOV. Cleveland
and Thomas A. Hendricks for President and
Vice President.
On motion of Mr.. Phil. Power, the chair
was authorized to appoint campaign execu-
tive committee.
The convention then adjourned sine ale,
with the understanding that the delegates
nomination. for Congress should be declined,
After taking the unnecessary trouble of
making provision for the reassembling of
their convention, in the event that Mr..
Hunt. after having, procured the nomination,
should undertake to decline it, these gentle.
men proceeded to enact tho final scene of the
comedy by exchanging the following CORES.
pondence:
New ORLEANS, Sept 8, 1884.
Hon. Carleton Hunt, New Orleans:
by the convention of the reform Democratic
party, held at Masonic Hall, Saturday, Sept.
6. have the honor to inform you Of your
nomination as candidate for Representative
to Congress from the First District of the
State OF Louisiana by the unanimous vote OF
the convention.
we have the honor to remain, very respect
fully, your obedient servants,
H. E. G1LMonE. Chairman:
| j. A. CHALARoN,
W. r. LYMAN,
JULES TUYEs,
w. II. ROGERS.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 8, 1884.
Gentlemen II accept with grateful &C
ENCOURAGEMENT, the nomination to the Forty
ninth Congress of the United States made
the First Congressional District, and which
met at Masonic Hall, Sept. g., 1884.
The convention. as is, well known to the
pnblG., was conspicuously distinguished by
lhe high character and standing of its men,
bers in the community, and by their repre-
sentative names, reputation and influence.
1t is consequently with profound gratitica-
ton that l learn from the proceedings that
not only was the nominstion you have for
mally conveyed to me made without dissent
ing voice. but that it was deemed proper, be-
sides, to approve, bya ,unanirn GUS vote, the
as Representative Of the State Of Louisiana
in the Forty eighth Congress. Nor do fail,
at such a time, to recall the cordial and de-
voted support given me in my first nomlna-
ton OF two years ago, and by favor of which
l entered the public service. For that nomi-
tude.
The principles which the convention has
considered 1t wise to declare anew, and insist
upon, are evidently fundamental They have
at all times been the principles of the party
of the people. and are indeed essential to the
existence OF the American system of govern
ment
In communication of the present nature
it does not appear to be at all necessary for
me, who have acted with the Democracy in
the POLITE contests for long time, to speak
at any length in this connection.
1t is all important that the choice of Rep
reaehtatIye in Congress be made directly by
the people. 1t gives an additional sense Of
dignity and duty to the people to have this
done, and strong and wise direction to y,op-
ular studies and pursuits. 1t makes defer.
ence from the representative to the people
absolutely necessary, arOuses q patriotic
spirit of examination into public affairs,
while by means of public discussion sound
general opinion is certain to be developed.